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We have been given the job of cleaning out a late auntie’s house and I think I found some ivory. I gave it the hot pin test so I know it’s not plastic, but it still could be bone.
Is there anywhere in Tokyo/Yokohama that buys this? Any pawn shop?
Has anyone installed an internet-enabled lock on a double lock door? My son will need a key soon and knowing him he will likely lose it eventually and I’d like to be able to just remove a user from a lock rather than have to get them changed when that happens. A cursory internet search seems to only yield single-lock models.
How long does it take for MyProtein shipments to arrive once they’ve entered the country? I made my first order last week, and the last update was from last Friday afternoon, which said it has arrived in Japan. Is it stuck in customs, or are the updates not as detailed as domestic shipments?
Any recommendations on counseling or motivational/life coach? I’ve been in a funk since Covid started. Can someone recommend an online service (with a reasonable price) that can get me back on track?
So, I think I got bed bug bites a few weeks back during Golden Week. The bites are fairly big and get super itchy now and then. It’s been 3 weeks and it hasn’t fully healed yet. I’m also worried about scarring? Am thinking of going to the doctor, but should I go to a general clinic or a dermatologist?
I have 4 winter tires and after market wheels i don’t need and want to get rid of. Is jmty or Mercari really my only options? I’m lazy and don’t want to deal with trying to schedule time to meet with randos
How many baby futons should go in a crib? 1 or 2?
They are standard thickness but I’m not sure if only 1 or 2 are needed. I have the option to get a baby mattress which would be the equivalent of 2-3 futons together in terms of thickness, but it’s much cheaper to buy the futons (and of course when in Rome…).
Sincerely, a first time mom who doesn’t know what tf is going on 🥲
For LINEMO, is the 5 min free calls for both incoming and outgoing calls, or are incoming calls free regardless of how long?
Middle aged guy wanting to put my hair up in a bun, chon-mage kind of thing for the first time in my life to keep it out of my eyes and hide the bald spot. How do I learn how to do that properly, and what should I use to tie it up?
Any reliable online stores to buy contact lenses for cheap, other than Amazon?
I might be moving between prefectures soon. Like Kansai to Kanto type of move. What would be the best way to ship my stuff that’s cost effective? I would probably just be shipping clothes (a ton of them), but no big items.
I previously just used Yamato when I moved between prefectures a few years ago. Like packing some up in boxes, going to the conbini, rinse repeat until done. But maybe there’s a more cost effective way? Thank you!
Cheapest way to take from Narita airport to Kawasaki station?
Any survival tips for surviving the outdoors this summer with a toddler?
Going to a retirement/rehire new section party. Ideas welcome for a retirement gift.
He’s 65/66 but wants to continue working for some reason.
My thoughts nice bottle of something to drink.
Has anyone noticed trains (in Tokyo) not showing route information and instead just showing the train’s logo? I’m on the Chuo atm and one screen shows an ad and the one next to it the JR logo. On the weekend when I took the Yurakucho Line (iirc), it also just showed the Tokyo Metro logo instead of stop information and the like. What’s up with this??
honest question, do i have to report my new residence card to my telephone company and 不動産?
i know i have to report it to city hall, student office & bank
are there any other stuff i need to be aware of?
Any recommendations for a weekly water delivery service? The big 20 L bottles. I don’t want to buy a filter or drink tap water.
I’m in Kobe.
Thanks 😊
Has anyone ever seen those cubes of cheese that bakeries use in cheese bread for sale? Or something similar? (I know it’s probably for business use only so I’d have to buy like 5kg haha but I’m curious!)
The cubed stuff seems way better for baking than cheese in supermarkets (like Kraft kireteru cheese) because it doesn’t just totally melt 🥲
Has anyone ever had this issue when using a credit card (EPOS) to charge their mobile suica? Error code (2320) (MNAKHSFW00016).
Which online bank should I choose?
This would be for receiving my salary from my company, automatic payments of bills, cash withdrawals at ATMs, and occasionally foreign currency transfers with Wise.
My credit card is Rakuten and I use it a LOT, so I’m thinking Rakuten would just make sense, but would Neobank be better?
My number one pet peeve is ATM fees, so whichever gave me the largest amount of free ATM transactions would be a plus.
How long is the wait usually at Shinagawa immigration when you’re only picking up your new residence card? Should I be there early like when I’m submitting an application or is anytime generally fine?
Why are so many people on Reddit so vocally opposed to the idea of carrying their zairyu cards with them everywhere? In the thread about the increased police presence there’s a bunch of people trying to argue their way out of carrying it.
My new passport still isn’t here and I sent it almost a month ago. Am I worrying for nothing?
Are recruiters useful for people who aren’t in IT and are happy to look for blue collar work? I’d love to not deal with the general public.
just how protected am i as an employee? i always hear about how badass japanese law is when it comes to that, but idk the details. i ask because my GM is a major dick to me (no apparent reason, just is) and i wanna throw some attitude back at him. for example, instead of privately texting him about dropping the ball (on something minor that affects me only – this is how he’s shitty to me), i wanna put him on blast in the group chat. like “hey man you were supposed to do xyz a month ago, when can i expect that?” type thing… my job is more secure than most since they have trouble recruiting and holding on to people, so i was wondering how far i can push this guy?
This is probably a long shot, but is anyone aware of any abandoned areas in or around Tokyo where it would be possible to film a dance routine?
My dance group is doing a performance this year based around “breathing new life into a dead space” (paraphrased) and we would ideally like to film our video of it in a haikyo or haikyo-like area.
I know there are studios you can rent that look like haikyo so we may end up doing that, but just wanted to see if anyone has any ideas. (I realize this could be difficult since we would have to get permission from whoever owns the area to film there)
Anyone turn on the AC yet? 31 in Tokyo (32 tomorrow), yet it is somehow 26 inside. I’m tempted to switch it on soon but you know… money.
Does anyone know how LINE credit cards work? I don’t know why but I can’t use mine at a bunch of places – they payment doesn’t go through. I have money in my bank account and I’m far below my limit. Even places I used it before are now being rejected.
Sometimes in the common dining area of shopping malls or grocery stores, I see two people appearing to have some kind of meeting. There appear to be two types of meetings:
* 1: They appear to be having a job interview or
* 2: One person appears to be selling a product to another person. I see lots of charts and handouts regarding something.
I’m never close enough to really hear or see what is being spoken about and distributed (I am N2), but of course I don’t want to be rude.
Can anyone shed some light on these encounters? What’s going on?
Does anyone know where I can get a bottle of liquid iodine? I would like to have one on hand for first aid purposes. It can be used to clean cuts and doesn’t hurt or damage skin like rubbing alcohol.
How Effective are the hanging insect repellents? It’s getting hotter and insect are starting to fly about. Sadly my apartment didn’t come with a screen door,and I’d like to keep it open in the evenings. Will this stop them from coming in?
Black cap solved my cockroach problems and I’m hoping this is also a recommended solution for the flying buggers